White House says economic recovery goes on intact

WASHINGTON—The White House says Friday's unemployment report provides more proof that the economic recovery is continuing.

At the same time, Alan Krueger, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, is warning that $85 billion in spending cuts that went into effect on March 1 will be, in his words, a "headwind in the months to come."

Krueger noted that Friday's report was the first since those budget reductions took effect.

The White House has insisted that the spending cuts will damage the economy.

The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months. The unemployment rate dipped to 7.6 percent from 7.7 percent, however, because more people stopped looking for work.

Rockies relief pitcher John Axford, who hasn't pitched for the team since last Wednesday, was forced to leave spring training camp after his 2-year-old son was bit by a rattlesnake twice in his right foot.

One-day event to run slide down University HillIt's not quite the alternative mode of transportation that Boulder's used to, but, for one day this summer, residents will be able to traverse several city blocks atop inflatable tubes.

DETROIT (AP) — In a story March 27 about a 'Little Syria' exhibit going to Ellis Island, The Associated Press, due to incorrect information from the Arab American National Museum, erroneously reported the date the exhibit will open. Full Story